This category highlights reviews of coffee shops and or tea bars. Coffee shops and tea bars usually have a limited selection of food. However, some do offer gourmet meals.

La Mia Tazza Coffee was a coffee shop that Karla and I frequented while we were in Legazpi, Albay. This is somewhat their Starbucks there but the good thing is that the owner is a home grown Bicolano. They have 2 branches in Legazpi. One is at the Old District Albay and at the Embarcadero. We went to the Embarcadero branch because that’s where we go have our night cap. Continue reading →

La Cusina Del Caffe is just opposite the building where I worked in Melbourne. This is where I always get my lunch (usually a pita sandwich or quiche) because I don’t need to go very far. I know there are other cafes to choose from but I’d prefer to buy here. Continue reading →
Breakfast is my most favorite meal of the day. I love the smell of scrambled eggs, bacon and butter in the morning. But because of my indefinite schedule, I don’t get to eat breakfast anymore and would prefer to have brunch instead. The good thing about brunching is that you can still have the breakfast favorites even though it’s after the breakfast hour (usually until 8 am).

Bobby Chinn, Discovery Travel and Living’s World Cafe star, was able to enlighten me and other members of media about brunching at the event organized by Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf 2 weeks ago. It was one of the earliest events that I’ve ever attended but since it’s Bobby Chinn, what the heck, I’ll wake up early for him. How often would you get to see and hear Bobby Chinn in flesh? Anyway, he candidly talked about brunching and how it can be interesting for us.One thing I never knew about Bobby Chinn is that he was a stand-up comedian. He was so perky that morning and I can’t believe I was listening to a stand-up comedy at 11:00 am on a Saturday. Continue reading →

Ham Ensaymada @ Php 90
After participating on the silent protest against Conass and dimsum dinner at David’s Tea House, fellow bloggers and I decided to have our dessert at Kohikan. It was actually Jayvee who suggested that we try Kohikan’s award-winning ensaymada. Continue reading →
I love green tea and in any form of it also. Aside from the normal green tea which can be drank, there are also other ways to enjoy green tea. I have personally tried ice cream, yogurt ice cream, cheesecake and many more. Luckily, I found a green tea cafe here in Manila to enjoy the different green tea varieties. My addiction with green tea is not only because of its taste but actually because of its medicinal value it can contribute to our well being.
Green tea originated from China and has been known to cure headache and depression. It comes from the leaves of Camellia sinensis and undergoes very minimal oxidation. It’s dried instead of undergoing fermentation which is being done in black teas. Green tea has caffeine but not as strong as black tea.
I’ve made some researches over the internet and the common thing they say about green tea is that it helps prevent cancer. The fighting element against cancer is what we call as antioxidants which can be found in green tea. By drinking it everyday, it can help reduce bladder, colon, esophageal, pancreas, rectum, and stomach cancer by 60%. Also, I got information from the cancer thread in a natural health forum that it can also help prevent breast cancer. Continue reading →

For the past few days, me and Sha were having our chocolate doughnut fix at Krispy Kreme. Yesterday, we were able to join the Chocolate Karnival where the greatest chocolate show on earth was launched in the Philippine’s flagship store’s Doughnut Theater. Continue reading →

Quadruple Espresso
While waiting for the Eraserheads Reunion Concert in SM Mall of Asia to start, Karla and I decided to hang out at Bona Coffee which is just opposite the concert grounds. We have heard lots of raves about this coffee shop (especially from the Southen Manila people and bloggers too) that’s why it became a factor for us to spend our pre-Eraserheads concert time there
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Almond Caramel Mocha @ Php 139 (tycoon size, top view)
Just after a very gut-filling dinner at Krung Thai, Biksa Coffee was the place to rest our tummies and have some more chat. The place was very cozy; with photographs on the wall, a love seat, free wifi and great tasting coffee. I ordered Almond Caramel Mocha. Though it’s not on the title, it has bits of bananas which complements the overall taste of the frappe. I really love it! It’s not too sweet and the taste of coffee was just right. Continue reading →

Outside Bag Of Beans
It was our first time to go to Bag of Beans last Friday at Tagaytay. It’s a coffee shop and restaurant that also sells ground coffee and coffee beans, plus English pies and bread to take home with you. So, instead of going to Starbucks in Tagaytay, why don’t you try out this one?
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Karla and I was in Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf in Convergys, Makati last night and we saw this promo. It’s actually a buy-one-take-one deal for Tea Lattes only during Saturdays of December (from opening til closing). According to Lorenz, our ever so jolly barista, said that it’s actually only being implemented in 2 stores ( the other one is in CBTL Paseo Center).
Grab the opportunity to share a Tea Latte!